Life isn’t always easy when you’re a short girl shopping. Jeans are too long, fabrics can swamp you and let’s not even mention maxis. If you are having trouble finding something that works for a smaller frame, we are here to help. Here’s our guide of the best summer dresses for for petite women, at a pocket-friendly price.

Minis

The mini is an absolute must for short girls. They are guaranteed to make your legs look longer immediatedly. The classic mini is about 4 inches above the knee. We adore this denim mini dress from Zara that's €29.95 and available here .

Vertical stripes

Vertical stripes will give the illusion of your body looking longer and subtle stripes work well as they won't swamp your frame. This wrap dress is one of our favourites at the moment, it's Emma Willis from Next and you can get it here .

Belts and wraps

Belts and wrap dresses are great for petite ladies as they give definition. But the trick is to position the belt high enough so your torso will look shorter and your legs will look longer. This fun polka dot dress will look fabulous in the summer sun and is available from iClothing for €39.95, here .